All Obituaries

Doris Nash passed away on May 22, 2022 at Summer’s Pointe where she was residing at the age of 96. She lived in rural Ridgeville most of her life. Doris was born in Jay County, Indiana on October 22, 1925. Her parents were Roscoe and Lena (Miller) Lee, who have preceded her in death as well as her brothers, Glen Lee, Elvin Lee, and Robert Lee. She was the wife of William Nash, who died May 17, 2018. They were married 72 years. Her first husband was George Neil who was killed in...

Christine D. (Shaw) Byrd 75, of Winchester, IN, went to be with her Lord on May 21, 2022. Christine suffered from Parkinson’s and dementia. She was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother. Christine worked as an independent cake baker and decorator as well as at various retail businesses over the years. She was an active member of the Winchester Congregational Christian Church. Christine is survived by her husband of 55 years Earl Jr. and daughter Michelle Dinnage (Mark) and son...

Marjorie L. Green, 73 of Muncie, Indiana, went home to be with her Lord on May 18, 2022. Marjorie was born in Muncie, Indiana on May 29, 1948. Marjorie is preceded in death by her husband Ralph R. Green and her parents William H. and Evelyn J. Evilsizer.  She is survived by her two children Ann Marie (Scott) Pierce (Granbury, Texas), and Adam David (Jennifer) Stephenson (Pendleton, IN), two granddaughters Elizabeth Ann Marie Stephenson and Emily Janette Stephenson, stepchildren Julie...

Dale N. Shutz, 76, of Winchester, passed away on Wednesday, May 18, 2022, at Reid Hospital in Richmond.  He was born on October 1, 1945, in Richmond, Indiana, to Harold and Dorothy Shutz.  Dale worked road construction for 40 years.  He served in the Army National Guard.  Dale was a member of the Moose Lodge in Winchester for 17 years, Ridgeville American Legion for 8 years, and belonged to the International Union of Operating Engineers from July 7, 1969 to May 18, 2022...

Barbara Elois (Bowen) McCoy, died May 16, 2022, in Winchester IN.  She was born June 7, 1937, in Greenville, OH, to David B. and Florence Virginia (Pendlum) Bowen. Barbara graduated from Lynn High School, class of 1955.  In July of 1957, she married Eddie Gene McCoy, and he preceded her in death in 2007.  Barbara is survived by her son, David (Pam) McCoy; four grandchildren, and several great grandchildren; a sister Beverly Vardaman; sisters-in-law Sherry Clouse, Diane...

Peggy A. (Modesitt) White, 68, of Winchester, passed away on Thursday, May 12, 2022, at Reid Health in Richmond.  She was born on July 7, 1953, in Muncie, IN, to Vern Modesitt and Alice (Gage) Tiller. Peggy attended Farmland High School.  She retired from Anchor in Winchester after 40 years.  Peggy enjoyed gardening and was the world’s best at making biscuits and gravy.  She was a very good cook. Peggy is survived by her daughter, Chrisie (Jacob) Crowley; son,...

Aimee Nanette (Jackson) Simmons, 51, of Richmond, passed away on Monday, May 9, 2022.  She was born on December 30, 1970, in Winchester, to Melvin Dean and Ginger K. Jackson. Aimee was a 1989 graduate of Winchester Community High School.  She attended Amber’s Beauty School, Ivy Tech studying Phlebotomy and Pre-Nursing, and Columbus State Community College, studying Physical Therapy. Aimee was an insurance agent for Aflac and had worked at the lab at Reid Hospital.  She...

David Allen May passed away on May 7, 2022, unexpectedly.  David was born on March 5, 1968, in Winchester, to Oscar (Hun) May and Virginia Lawson. David enjoyed fishing, riding his bike, and really enjoyed spending time with his son and family.  He also enjoyed music and was a big Cincinnati Reds fan and enjoyed watching basketball. David is survived by his son, Drayton May; his daughter, Kursten Wallace; his sisters, Melissa Pittman of Arkansas, Cathy Baldwin (David) of...

Jane Caldwell Oliver Zell, 75, loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend passed on April 28, 2022 at Pine Knoll Rehabilitation Center after courageously battling complications of cancer. Jane was born on December 30, 1946 in Winchester, Indiana to Robert C., Sr. and Jane F. Oliver. Jane graduated from Lee Driver High School, Winchester, in 1965 and attended Indiana University, Bloomington, in 1965-1966 before deciding she wanted to pursue family life. She lived in Centerville,...

Reta Gayle McCollum (Rhoades) 73, of LaGrange, passed away peacefully from this life into the next, with family by her side, Wednesday Evening, April 27, 2022 at Pine Knoll Rehabilitation Center. Reta was born on March 27, 1949 in Winchester, IN.  She was the daughter of C.H. “Dusty” Rhoades and Sylvia (Driskill) Rhoades.  She graduated from Lee Driver High School in 1968.  In addition to her parents, Reta was preceded in death by her husband, Michael D. McCollum...